32nd Annual MHA of Arizona SEEDs Conference
Friday, May 15th, 2026
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM MST
@ ASU SkySong Campus, Building 3
Advancing Mental Health Care at Every Age, Every Stage
The 32nd Annual MHA of Arizona SEEDs Conference, themed Care That Grows with Us: Advancing Mental Health Care at Every Age and Every Stage, convenes a diverse cross-sector community dedicated to advancing responsive, lifespan-oriented mental health care. Attendees include healthcare and behavioral health professionals, policy makers, system leaders, community and business leaders, peer support specialists, caregivers, and advocates from across Arizona. Together, participants will examine how systems, practices, and partnerships can evolve to better serve individuals and communities at every developmental stage.
Opening Address • 2026 SEEDS Conference
Leading the Future of Mental Health Care
Presented by
Dr. Pierluigi Mancini, PhD
Dr. Pierluigi Mancini is the Interim President and CEO of Mental Health America and a nationally recognized leader in behavioral health, health equity, and culturally responsive care. With over three decades of experience, his work has focused on building systems that better reflect the needs, languages, and lived experiences of diverse communities.
In this opening address, Dr. Mancini will ground the conference in purpose and direction, offering a systems-level perspective on where mental health care is now and where it must go. His remarks set the tone for advancing care that grows with individuals, families, and communities across every stage of life.
Keynote Address • 2026 SEEDS Conference
The Treasure
in the Trauma
Presented by
Matthew Griffin
Matthew Griffin is a U.S. Navy veteran, former narcotics law enforcement professional, and author whose work explores the hidden strength that can emerge from adversity. Drawing from over two decades of service in high intensity environments, Matthew brings a grounded and deeply human perspective to trauma, resilience, and post traumatic growth.
In his keynote, The Treasure in the Trauma, Matthew challenges audiences to reconsider how we understand suffering, healing, and transformation. His message bridges lived experience with hope, reminding us that trauma does not have to define a life story. Instead, it can become the catalyst for growth, purpose, and renewed connection across every stage of life.
Plenary Session • 2026 SEEDS Conference
Navigating Mental Health Law in Arizona
Presented by
Joshua N. Mozell, Esq.
Joshua N. Mozell is a nationally recognized mental health attorney and advocate known for his family-focused approach to navigating complex behavioral health systems. His work spans civil commitment, guardianship, special needs planning, and system navigation, supporting both families and providers across high-stakes situations.
With early experience in Maricopa County’s public mental health system and the Crisis Response Network, Josh brings a rare blend of legal expertise and real-world insight. In this plenary session, he will deliver a clear and timely legislative update on the policies shaping mental health care, access, and system navigation across Arizona.
Call for Proposals • 2026 MHMAZ Conference
Extended!!
Proposal Guidelines & Focus Areas
The 2026 SEEDs Conference Call for Proposals outlines the vision, focus areas, and submission guidelines for this year’s theme, Care That Grows With Us. Proposals are invited across the lifespan, including early childhood, school age, adolescence, adulthood, and later life, as well as cross cutting themes such as trauma informed care, cultural humility, crisis response, integrated care, provider wellness, and systems innovation.
We welcome submissions from licensed clinicians, psychiatric providers, first responders, school based professionals, researchers, peer specialists, and multidisciplinary teams. Presentations must include practical applications, actionable strategies, and relevance to real world settings. A variety of engaging formats are accepted, including workshops, panels, research presentations, interactive demonstrations, and multidisciplinary roundtables.
Download the full Call for Proposals below for complete topic details, format options, and submission instructions. Deadline to submit is March 15, 2026.
Become a SEEDS Sponsor • 2026 MHMAZ Conference
Sponsorship Opportunities
The SEEDS Conference brings together behavioral health professionals, advocates, and community leaders from across Arizona to advance mental health care at every stage of life. Sponsoring the conference is a powerful way to support this work while connecting with organizations and professionals shaping the future of mental health across the state.
Sponsors receive visibility before and during the event through recognition on conference materials, the website, digital communications, and on-site signage. Many sponsorship levels also include exhibitor space, complimentary registrations, and opportunities to connect directly with attendees.
Multiple sponsorship tiers are available to fit a range of organizations and partnership goals. To learn more or become a sponsor, please review the sponsorship information or contact our team.
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